Ekaparamanu, Eka-paramanu, Ekaparamāṇu: 1 definition
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Shaiva philosophy
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (philosophy)Ekaparamāṇu (एकपरमाणु) refers to “one single atom”, according to Utpaladeva’s Vivṛti on Īśvarapratyabhijñākārikā 1.5.6.—Accordingly, “[...] To explain: a second atom that is connected with the atom considered as the first [one] must be one with this [first atom]; for if [these atoms] devoid of parts are in contact, how much [of them could] remain that might not be in contact? And [if they are thus entirely] in contact, their natures must be immersed in each other, therefore [they] can only be manifest as one [single] atom (ekaparamāṇu); and if [they are] in contact with yet another atom, the same [consequence follows]—therefore even if an infinite number of atoms were connected, they should be manifest as having the size of one [single] atom (ekaparamāṇu); or [rather], even this [manifestation] would not exist, because atom[s], [taken] one by one, are beyond the realm of the sense organs”.
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Partial matches: Eka, Paramanu.
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Full-text: Eka, Matra, Matraprakasha.
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